Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Strategy – Achieving goals through knowledge The Border Guard has continued the implementation of the strategy with determination. Research and development operations of the Border G...

The administration of the Finnish Border Guard will effectively and economically support the operations of the Border Guard. The administrative organisation is modern and light, using innovations that increase efficiency.

Instructions for walking on ice Make sure the ice cover can carry your weight before stepping on the ice. At least 5 centimetres of clear ice is the minimum requirement, but 10 centimetres is preferred for the ice to carry an adult. If you intend ...

Annual report of the Finnish Border Guard 2025 Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English The Chief’s review – The Finnish Border Guard lives in time Goals and results – Border control as security guarantee Border security an...

Research and development The Finnish Border Guard’s research activities produce knowledge that supports the planning, forecasting, decision making, training, competency and operational activities. Research, development and innovation projects The ...

A responsible operator The Finnish Border Guard is a responsible operator. We respect fundamental and human rights in all our activities. We anticipate changes in the security environment and develop our performance to meet the security needs of p...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Strategy - changing operating environment requires resources and competence The changed operating environment requires even more resources, knowledge and competence. The lines betwee...

The values and Code of Ethics of the Finnish Border Guard The operations of the Finnish Border Guard are governed by values. In our work, we comply with the Code of Ethics that is based on our values. Values Our values are competence reliability c...

Working for the Finnish Border Guard We provide work for border and coast guards, officers, civilians and special officers. Our employees have the opportunity to work on land, at sea and in the air. When working for the Finnish Border Guard, you a...

OILART OILART project created an operational art concept for oil response in the Northern Baltic Sea. As from the beginning of 2019, the Ministry of the Interior has been responsible for responding to oil spill accidents at sea as well as coordina...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Education and training The Border and Coast Guard Academy provides students with a basic education that serves as the foundation for their future tasks as border guards and officers....

10.6.2025 | A new webpage For media on our website

26.10.2023 | The eastern border barrier fence project has proceeded into the stage that the Finnish Border Guard has introduced the approximately three kilometres long barrier fence that was built during the pilot stage in Pelkola, Imatra. This stage was completed with a minor delay. The construction of the pilot fence was followed and analysed throughout the process. Experiences from this offer an excellent base for the construction of the next stage. 

5.7.2024 | SAFETY AND SECURITY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES STRATEGY OF THE FINNISH BORDER GUARD 2030 Cornerstones of the Finnish Border Guard include the competent staff who thrive in their work and are committed to the Finnish Border Guard values, the military org...

16.7.2024 | On 16 July, the President of the Republic approved the bill for the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration. The aim of the act is to improve border security and ensure that Finland has effective means at its disposal to combat instrumentalised migration, which is being used to put pressure on Finland. The aim is also to prepare for more serious instances of instrumentalised migration.

8.8.2024 | In 2024, the Finnish Border Guard is serving its fourth term as the chairman of the Baltic Sea Region Border Control Cooperation (BSRBCC) forum. Alongside the Finnish Border Guard, authorities from Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Estonia participate in the BSRBCC cooperation. The goal of Finland's chairmanship is to further strengthen the operational level cooperation among border and coast guard authorities in the Baltic Sea region.

20.4.2022 | SAR Co-operation Plan Parts 3–6 20.4.2022 Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 Description of a SAR Co-operation Plan ......................

21.1.2021 | MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL 2010 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BORDER GUARD HEADQUARTERS FINNISH NATIONAL MARITIME SAR ALARM NUMBER 0294 1000 (+358 204 1000 for calls from outside Finland) MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL 2010 Dear reader Under ...

2.5.2023 | ANNUAL REPORT Rajavartiolaitos | Finnish Border Guard 20 22 The Finnish Border Guard is a cooperative, internationally renowned expert in border management and maritime safety and security that increases the safety and security of people, the envi...

21.10.2022 | A GUIDE TO ORGANISING EXERCISES FOR MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSE 2022 ISBN 978-952324-272-2 (PDF) Publisher: The Finnish Border Guard Pictures: The Finnish Border Guard The OILSAREX project has received funding from t...